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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Anonymous History of Abbot Ceolfrith.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Cuthbert inspired to rise from his sickbed in Chapter 8, according to Bede?
(a) Because he desired to be an inspiration to those in need.
(b) Because he did not want to neglect the responsibility God had put before him.
(c) Because he knew that God would provide him strength to carry out ministry.
(d) Because he knew that God had certainly heard the prayers of the monks praying for him.

2. What does Bede trace as Eosterwine's relationship to Benedict?
(a) They were in-laws.
(b) They were cousins.
(c) They were theological rivals.
(d) They were brothers.

3. How many monks did the anonymous author report Ceolfrith took with him to complete the new construction that King Egfrith sponsored?
(a) 122.
(b) 222.
(c) 22.
(d) 12.

4. Who does Bede report gave Cuthbert a cure for a tumor on his knee?
(a) The village doctor.
(b) Three strangers who were travelling through his town.
(c) An angel carrying a gold trumpet.
(d) An angel dressed in white riding a horse.

5. What skill was brought from France to Britain as a result of the construction of the monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?
(a) Glassmaking.
(b) Stone cutting.
(c) Metalworking.
(d) Block and tackle for the movement of large stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over what issue did Wilfrid debate Bishop Colman according to Stephanus?

2. Where does the anonymous author report Ceolfrith was buried?

3. What does Stephanus claim was the King's response to the request that Wilfrid be sent to the duke?

4. Who donated the land for Benedict to build a monastery in Northumbria, according to Bede?

5. How long did Eosterwine serve as abbot over Wearmouth, according to Bede?

(see the answer key)

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